It is upon the bedrock concept of getting back to even that Las Vegas has been constructed.

Just one more hand, just one more roll of the dice, just one more turn of the wheel will spark the small run needed to dig out of the hole and get back to even.

Except, in 99 cases out of 100, things don’t quite work out that way. And in the off chance that they do, that we actually do get back to where we started, all of the promises we have made to ourselves and the gambling gods to walk away and never play again, to stop smoking, to be nicer to our fellow man … all go out the window for one simple reason …

We’re now on a winning streak and, as was pointed out in Bull Durham (paraphrasing of course), “You never mess with a winning streak.”

And so we continue on until we’ve fallen back below our starting point and the cycle continues.

Many Phoenix homeowners currently are in the first phase of this cycle, having ridden the market downward for several years and finally seeing some appreciation.

If only the market continues at this pace, they believe, they’ll get back to even on their homes and then … then they will be able to sell with their minds at ease.

Except they’re not going to sell if and when that happens. The losses, the downward risk, the sleepless nights, all will be forgotten because, for the first time in a half-decade, they are on a winning streak.

Maybe it will last. Maybe it won’t. Just know if you’re currently holding off on selling only because you’re waiting to get back to even, when the time comes, you’re still not going to be satisfied with the value of your home.

For you, there never will be an ideal time to sell. And that, friends, is going to be a problem one day or another.

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"My husband and I have dealt with many realtors, but we have never had one as committed, caring and hard working as Jonathan. During such a depressed market and having to go through a short sale is stressful enough, but Jonathan went above and beyond for us. Time and time again, working with different perspective buyers, agents and negotiators, he helped us in every way and made everything go as smoothly as possible in such a tough time in our lives. He was extremely patient with us and always very quick in his responses to us. We would recommend Jonathan to anyone who wants the best realtor out there. Thank you Jonathan for everything!!"

Jeff & Teri Norton El Cajon, CA

"After carefully interviewing five qualified candidates recommended by my relocation company, I selected Jonathan Dalton as my selling agent. It has been proven a right choice since Jonathan is a dedicated and hard-working person who works very closely with his clients. His performance has been evidenced by selling my house during the toughest time - Spring, 2006. Talk to him and you will learn how his actionable plans will convince you at the starting point."

Mr. A Yang

As an out-of-town seller of an estate property, I needed an agent that could fully represent my listing without me being there. Jonathan could not have been more helpful in getting needed details taken care of and he was able to successfully negotiate a deal with a temperamental buyer. My property was sold and closed more quickly than I expected.

S. Peters

"Jonathan was very aggressive in selling our property for us. He was on top of every detail, which made for a very smooth transaction. As investors with over 30 properties, I can honestly say that Jonathan is the best Realtor we have run into on both the buying and selling side. He is very hard working and thorough. We recommend him wholeheartedly."